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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,987.20, 683,042.40 and 286,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,987.20, 683,042.40 and 286,507.20 is: 430,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,987.20 : 683,042.40 = 286,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,987.20/683,042.40 = 286,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,987.20x = 683,042.40 × 286,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,987.20x = 195,696,565,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,696,565,505.28/454,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,114.44

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